A compliance in Riverside — CSLB data
Riverside: 177 active A licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 62%. Exempt — 32%.
Right now 2 are suspended for workers' comp and 3 for a bond problem.
Riverside County totals: 938 A licenses; 9 suspended for workers' comp, 29 for bonds.
Experience mix: median 16.3 years licensed, 18% new (<3 yrs), 42% veterans (20+ yrs). 11 were issued in the last 12 months.
3% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a A license
- License bond: $25,000 on file with CSLB.
- Workers' comp: required with employees; mandatory for all active licenses from January 1, 2028 (SB 1455).
- LLC licenses: $1M+ liability insurance and a $100,000 employee/worker bond.
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Frequently asked questions
How many A licenses in Riverside are suspended?
As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 3 for bond issues, out of 177 active A licenses based in Riverside.
How many new A licenses were issued in Riverside last year?
11 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Do A contractors need workers' comp?
Yes with employees; from January 1, 2028 CSLB will require it for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.